Located in Yanbian County, Panzhihua City, the Gesala National Geopark in Sichuan Province features a rare moss-covered karst stone forest. Unlike typical exposed stone forests, the stone pillars and rock formations here are blanketed in thick moss, creating a landscape where karst features and primeval forests intertwine, resembling a real-life 'Wizard of Oz' wonderland.

In early October, photographers invited by the Sichuan Institute of Geological Survey visited the park to comprehensively document the field investigations conducted by a scientific research team. The photographic documentation covered a wide range of subjects, including geology, ecology, Yi ethnic culture, paleontology, karst landforms, and aquatic landscapes.

The moss-covered stone forest in Gesala National Geopark, Yanbian County. Photo by Yang Jian, contracted photographer for C Vision

Green Stone Cliffs in Gesala National Geopark, Yanbian County. Photo by Yang Jian, contracted photographer for C Vision

Researchers venture deep into dense forests to survey the distribution of moss-covered stone forests. Photo by Yang Jian, a contracted photographer for C Vision

The moss-covered stone forest in Gesala National Geopark, Yanbian County. Photo by Yang Jian, a contracted photographer for C Vision

Integrating alpine meadows, vast expanses of rhododendrons, karst sinkholes, primeval forests, and Yi ethnic customs, the park boasts extensive clusters of sinkholes and dolines, as well as karst caves and stone forests, earning it the reputation of a 'Natural Geological Museum.'

The moss-covered stone forest in Gesala National Geopark, Yanbian County. Photo by Yang Jian, a contracted photographer for C Vision

An aerial view of the stone forest landscape in Gesala National Geopark, Yanbian County. Photo by Yang Jian, a contracted photographer for C Vision

The stone forest landscape in Gesala National Geopark, Yanbian County. Photo by Yang Jian, a contracted photographer for C Vision

Researchers use RTK surveying instruments to measure the stone forest landscape. Photo by Yang Jian, a contracted photographer for C Vision

Researchers have discovered paleontological fossils. Photo by Yang Jian, a contracted photographer for C Vision

A panoramic view of the Great Cliff in Gesala National Geopark, Yanbian County. Photo by Yang Jian, a contracted photographer for C Vision

The Great Cliff at Gesala National Geopark in Yanbian County. Photo by Yang Jian, a contracted photographer for C Vision

A blind valley in the Gesala National Geopark in Yanbian County. Photo by Yang Jian, a contracted photographer for C Vision

An aerial view of the sinkhole clusters in Gesala National Geopark, Yanbian County. Photo by Yang Jian, a contracted photographer for C Vision

An aerial view of the sinkhole clusters in Gesala National Geopark, Yanbian County. Photo by Yang Jian, a contracted photographer for C Vision

The Suomageze Wetland in Gexala National Geopark, Yanbian County. Photo by Yang Jian, a contracted photographer for C Vision

An aerial view of the vast dwarf pine forest in Gesala National Geopark, Yanbian County. Photo by Yang Jian, a contracted photographer for C Vision

During this survey, researchers conducted comparative analysis and resource evaluation of geological relics through data collection and on-site reconnaissance. They systematically mapped the spatial distribution of geological relics, natural landscapes, and cultural sites within the park, assessed the current status of resource conservation and development, and put forward scientific recommendations to support future protection, development, and re-evaluation efforts.

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